Australasian Darter

Australasian Darter

Anhinga novaehollandiae

Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
70.6 cm
वजन
1612.1666666666667 g
कुल
Anhingidae
गण
Suliformes
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के बारे में

86–94 cm. Black and dark brown with white wing spots; long snake-like neck; dagger bill. Ranges across Australia, New Guinea, and nearby islands in freshwater lakes, rivers, and coastal wetlands. Dives to spear fish; must dry wings after diving. Partially migratory.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव 70.6 cm 27.8 in
वजन 1612.1666666666667 g 56.87 oz

Habitat & Range

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 26-30 days.

अंडों की संख्या

2-6

वर्गिकी

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
गण Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants)
कुल Anhingidae (Anhingas & Darters)
Genus Anhinga
प्रजातियां Anhinga novaehollandiae

Distribution

Australasian Darter has been recorded in 1 countries.

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उपस्थित Not recorded
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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

Is the Australasian Darter endangered?
The Australasian Darter has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Australasian Darter nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 26-30 days.
How big is the Australasian Darter?
The Australasian Darter has a wingspan of 70.6 cm, weight of 1612.1666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Australasian Darter belong to?
The Australasian Darter (Anhinga novaehollandiae) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Anhingidae.

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